Questions About Queen Anne’s Lace

Is it too late to sow Queen Anne’s Lace now in zone seven? I gathered the seeds last fall.

Answered by Downtoearthdigs on June 3, 2016Certified Expert

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Yes, you can still plant this now. It is a relative of carrots and will grow quickly. Just to let you know though, this is considered a noxious and invasive weed in many areas and it is technically illegal to plant in many areas because of this.

I have seeds from a Queen Anne’s Lace. I want to know how exactly how I should plant the seeds.

Answered by Downtoearthdigs on October 2, 2016Certified Expert

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Yes, you can still plant this now. It is a relative of carrots and will grow quickly. Just to let you know though, this is considered a noxious and invasive weed in many areas and it is technically illegal to plant in many areas because of this.

What other types of butterfly-friendly plants are good for container gardens?

Thanks!

Answered by BushDoctor on October 8, 2017Certified Expert

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Yes, you can grow them in container. Just remember to get a container that is fairly deep, as these are actually a species of carrot, and will require similar care. They will grow only leaves the first year, and flower the second.

I know queen anne’s lace seeds shouldn’t be planted deep at all but exactly how deep should they be planted. Should I prepare the soiland scatter the seeds lightly and then just pat them in the soil or do I need to put just a light cover of soil on top of them? Thanks, Diane

Answered by MichiganDot on April 7, 2018

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First check with your state and county about the legality of planting Queen Anne's Lace, Daucus carrota. It is highly invasive and banned in some areas. It readily sprouts from seeds allowed to fall from the plant. Lightly press into soil to keep seed from washing out during rains. Please be considerate of your neighbors and not allow it to go to seed.

Daucus carota, aka Queen Annes Lace is so invasive that it is prohibited to grow it in some states. What that tells you is that it grows so well that you'll be sorry you planted it. Each plant is capable of making thousands of seeds and germination rates are high. So check with your local authorities and think more than twice about planting it. It will invade your neighbors' gardens. Because of the carrot-like taproot, it can be hard to pull without using a deep trowel or shovel. It was popular in the 1950s before its aggressive nature was understood.